Top 10 Thematic Trick-Taking Card Games

Since we've now presented this list twice - first in Las Vegas at Dice Tower West and most recently in Sydney at Play Con - we thought we'd record it and share it here with all of you! It's such a fun topic to think of thematic trick-takers... such an abstract mechanic where designers and publishers get very creative in coming up with ways to add thematic concepts. As usual, a strong showing from the trick-taking heartland, JAPAN! We love thematic trick-takers as they so wonderfully balance what we both enjoy in games. We hope you enjoy this Top 10 list!
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For our most recent Top 10 Trick Taking Game list please see here:
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We mention Taylor's Trick Taking Table, a wonderful youtube channel for all things trick-taking   / @claudeandtaylor  
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Links (Spoilers!) to games in the timestamps below...
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:41 Number 10
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03:31 Number 9
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06:07 Number 8
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08:40 Number 7
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12:46 Number 6
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15:20 Number 5
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18:31 Number 4
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20:55 Number 3
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23:56 Number 2
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26:23 Number 1
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30:30 Wrap up

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